Gang Offensive in Cité Soleil Forces 12,000 from Homes
On March 18, 2026, a major gang coalition launched a coordinated attack to seize territory in the Cité Soleil district of Port-au-Prince. The resulting urban warfare and arson attacks on residential blocks forced 12,000 people to flee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that many displaced families sought refuge in public schools and makeshift camps in safer parts of the capital despite deteriorating security, as reported by Le Nouvelliste.
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Country: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Severity: HIGH
Source: Le Nouvelliste